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- Agent Orange - Wikipedia
It is a mixture of equal parts of two herbicides, 2,4,5-T and 2,4-D Agent Orange was produced in the United States beginning in the late 1940s and was used in industrial agriculture, and was also sprayed along railroads and power lines to control undergrowth in forests
- Agent Orange exposure and disability compensation
If you have a health condition caused by exposure to the herbicide Agent Orange during your service, you may be eligible for VA disability compensation Compensation provides tax-free monthly payments Keep reading to find out if you may be eligible
- Agent Orange | Definition, Effects, Victims | Britannica
Agent Orange, mixture of herbicides that U S military forces sprayed in Vietnam from 1962 to 1971 during the Vietnam War for the dual purpose of defoliating forest areas that might conceal Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces and destroying crops that might feed the enemy
- 15 Diseases Caused by Agent Orange Exposure - benefits
United States military personnel used Agent Orange to clear trees and vegetation in fields known to hide enemies Unfortunately, Agent Orange exposure has led to long-term health effects in many Vietnam-era veterans, including multiple myeloma, Parkinson’s Disease, and various types of cancer
- Veterans Diseases Associated with Agent Orange - Public Health
We call these "presumptive diseases " VA recognizes certain cancers and other health problems as presumptive diseases associated with exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military service Veterans and their survivors may be eligible for benefits for these diseases
- Agent Orange Effects Symptoms - Cleveland Clinic
Agent Orange was a toxic, plant-killing chemical (herbicide) that the U S military used to clear foliage during the Vietnam conflict Exposure to the herbicide causes Agent Orange effects, which include cancer, congenital (birth) disorders and life-threatening health complications
- Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange - Compensation
"Agent Orange" refers to a blend of tactical herbicides the U S military sprayed in the jungles of Vietnam and around the Korean demilitarized zone to remove trees and dense tropical foliage that provided enemy cover
- Agent Orange - HISTORY
Agent Orange was a powerful herbicide used by U S military forces during the Vietnam War to eliminate forest cover and crops for North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops
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